Stemming the Plastic Tide

  It has been said that by 2050, the amount of plastic in the ocean will outweigh the fish. Let that sink in a second. It is shocking to think that we as humans can treat our planet this way. Following the final episode of the recent documentary series “Blue Planet II”, the spotlight has been […]

Inverkeithing Needs New High School

  I am continuing to campaign for a new high school for Inverkeithing. I have written to the Deputy First Minister of Scotland to raise my concerns about the funding for a replacement. Inverkeithing needs a new high school, and it must not fall of the agenda for discussion. See the text of the letter […]

MSP Joins Unions in Bank Closure Protest

  Trade Union Unite have accused the Royal Bank of Scotland of a serious breach in banking protocols for branch closures and are urging bank executives to stop the closure programme and think again. A call that is supported by Mid Scotland and Fife MSP Alex Rowley who says the bank has let down communities […]

Poor Rail Services Raised in Parliament

  Fife MSP Alex Rowley has questioned the Scottish Government on what they are doing to address the poor rail services within Fife on the Fife circle route highlighting the practice of trains skipping stations to make up time and the lack of adequate carriages in peak times as unacceptable. Speaking in Parliament Mr Rowley […]

World Cancer Day 2018

  Cancer Research UK have been in touch with all MSPs to provide the following briefing ahead of World Cancer Day. A motion has been raised in the Scottish Parliament and a debate will be taking place. The debate will take place on Thursday 1st February following First Minister’s Questions. World Cancer Day – February […]